The 85-year-old lifelong borough resident was his former music teacher and whispered to him some words of encouragement.

"We're so proud of you. You'll do great up there," she said.

Wolf and his wife, Frances, were all smiles as they made their way through the crowd, shaking hands and giving hugs.

Those in the crowd included former babysitters of the future governor, neighbors, like-minded party members, staunch Republicans who crossed party lines to vote for the York County Democrat and the local mayor.

With many hometown groups, including the local Northeastern High School marching band, on the schedule of his Inauguration Day, it's clear that pride is mutual.

It's also worth noting the American flag pin he will be wearing on his chest during Inauguration Day was given to him by Mount Wolf supporters.

"When I do what I'm going to do, it's going to be
Mount Wolf
up there because I grew up here," Wolf told supporters Tuesday morning. "I grew up here. I spent my whole life here. I came back here. This is an amazing place. Everything I am, I owe to this place."